Economy Japan – reversal of deflation policy

Persistent deflation in the Japanese economy has had the longstanding effect of deterring small enterprise. However, now that the country is gradually slipping away from this economic constraint, everyone from business start-ups to investors are starting to make bolder decisions.

There is evidence of...

Chinese market to benefit from visa changes

As the Chinese economy goes all out to embrace new areas of commerce, one important change looks set to produce dividends. China's major cities are all looking for innovative methods of kick-starting their various enterprise plans.

One of the prize assets any ambitious business could ask for is a dec...

Japan planes versus trains debate

Japan's main airline carriers face a constant struggle when vying for international routes. Local success is equally all-important. But the most significant threat these carriers are currently facing doesn't come from other companies. It is coming from ground-level.

It is the ever-evolving bullet tra...

Singapore market trends reflected by leasing stats

As Singapore approaches the turn of another year, many analysts are focusing on issues that sparked interest during 2013, and extrapolating trends to consider what lies in store.

Asia as...

Singapore property available at One Shenton

Lying in a prestigious position at the heart of Singapore, one Shenton has become one of the most desirable housing areas in the city. Located between the existing and the new central business district, it has become an extremely popular property investment due to its proximity to what is scheduled ...

Singapore Marina Bay property

If you are looking to rent or buy property in Singapore, one area that is certainly worth consideration is Marina Bay. This vibrant district is one of the newest for development in the city, with residences that are built right next door to a fantastic array of business opportunities and pleasure ac...

Women entrepreneurs in Singapore

Women entrepreneurs in Singapore

While Asia can boast both progressive and reactionary attitudes in abundance when it comes to gender equality, Singapore can be duly proud of its diversity and positive commitment to women's rights in the workforce.

As a country, Singapore has been a melting pot of nat...

Medical Tourism in Singapore

Medical Tourism in Singapore

Medical tourism is expanding rapidly in Singapore. There are many reasons for this, not least the evolution in technology and the increasing affordability of travel. The World Health Organisation recently ranked this small city state as having the world's sixth-best healt...

Changing face of Singapore industry

The changing face of Singapore industry

Recent research into demographic trends in Singapore has revealed that industry is beginning to demonstrate subtle changes in growth. Where wholesale and manufacturing industries were once prominent on the economic landscape, there has been an inexorable shift ...

Successful young entrepreneurs

Singapore's successful young entrepreneurs

If there is one aspect of life in Singapore that is particularly encouraging, it's the fact that young people are encouraged to express themselves fro...

Natural riches in Singapore

Singapore's natural riches

Singapore is characterized by its densely populated and highly urbanized environment. However, what is less well known is the fact that this small Asian state is also renowned for its natural beauty. A familiar image may be of clustering skyscrapers but the 63 separate isla...

Work-life balance

Work-life balance is a key issue for Women in Singapore

As Singaporeans are notorious for working beyond their office hours, achieving a work-life balance remains a central issue in the city-state, particularly for women. According to a recent poll by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), 43% of...

GDP growth in Singapore

Singapore's GDP growth

Singapore's economy has been showing signs of expansion, following on from a smaller contraction in manufacturing. While there are general signs that the Asian economy in general is recovering fairly well after recent troubles, the island state seems to be enjoying a particular...

Singapore curtailing foreign workers

Singapore curtailing foreign workers

Singapore's Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam turned his attention to the prickly subject of low-skilled foreign workers continuing to flood into the island state. Unveiling the country's budget for 2013, he announced that Singapore would be imposing limits ...

Best country for a new business

Singapore as best country for a new business

According to an annual report by the World Bank, Singapore is the best country in the world in which to start a business. The plucky little Asian nation beat some strong competition to top the list of the recent World Bank's ‘Doing Business' study.

The rese...

Most exclusive Singapore property

Most exclusive Singapore property

In any society, an accurate barometer of the buoyancy of the local economy is to consider the direct correlation with exclusive property prices. Singapore money is certainly benefitting from some large-scale investments, and this is being reflected in many of the stu...

Green investment for Singapore

Green investment for Singapore

Singapore has been welcoming an influx of non-governmental environmental organisations wishing to set up shop in the island city state. Various factors have been ...

APAC reduce barriers

APAC urged to reduce nontariff barriers

The Asia-Pacific countries should reduce nontariff trade barriers and focus on strengthening regional connectivity to facilitate trade within the region, concluded participants at an international conference.

The conference –Asia Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum...